passwella.
Menu

WAEC Biology 2008 Question 1

Question 1

Characteristics and Classification of Living Things

In the binomial system of naming organisms, the second name is called the

  1. A.scientific name
  2. B.common name
  3. C.generic name
  4. D.specific name
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (specific name)

Explanation

In binomial naming the first name is the genus (generic name) and the second is the species (specific name), e.g. Homo sapiens.